BeCause Radio

BeCause Radio

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BeCause Radio episodes

  • Making communities more age-friendly
    • The Winnipeg Foundation is holding a Vital Conversation on Living Long and Staying Strong, and we'll hear from keynote speaker Dr. Verena Menec about healthy aging and how we can make our communities more age-friendly. 
    • Local Investment Toward Employment promotes local social enterprises through its Holiday LITE Box.
    • This week's Winnipeg Impact Maker Sweet Impressions bakes the world a better place.
    • And highlights from this week's BeCause & Effect podcast with Jeff Newman and Stephanie Scott, Director and Executive Producer of First Contact. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

      • BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


      48 min
    • Helping single parents pursue a post-secondary education
      • Foundation Feature (Literacy, Education and Employment): Rise Above helps single parents needing financial help pursuing a post-secondary education.
      • We uncover some of the mystery behind the Magical Mystery Thrift Bus Tour happening this Saturday in support of local charities.
      • This week's Winnipeg Impact Maker Nordale School helps others stay warm this winter through their partnership with Main Street Project.
      • And highlights from this week's BeCause & Effect podcast with Oly Backstrom, President and CEO of SCE LifeWorks. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

        • BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.

        42 min
      • Supporting Manitoba communities

        The Endow Manitoba 24-Hour Giving Challenge is Saturday, Nov. 16! In this episode, learn more about the challenge, the Endow Manitoba network and the Build 150 program, along with how the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation and Community Foundation of Portage and District are getting ready for the 24-Hour Giving Challenge.

        46 min
      • Working to improve children's health care
        • 2:21 - Foundation Feature (Children, Youth and Families): The Children's Hospital Guild of Manitoba works to improve children's health care in our province.
        • 13:12 - The Manitoba Museum opens its brand new Winnipeg Gallery, exploring the history of our city through new artifacts and exhibits.
        • 20:51 - Johnston Group supports a variety of community initiatives that make our city a better place.
        • 30:30 - This week's Winnipeg Impact Maker Gorilla Jack is providing a place to keep our property safe while supporting a local cause.

          BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


          41 min
        • Preserving Canada's historic places
          • 2:32 - Foundation Feature (Arts, Culture and Heritage): The 2019 National Trust Conference brings heritage professionals and volunteers together around the preservation of historic places. 
          • 10:37 - Marsha Cowan, Strategic Development Specialist at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, reflects on supporting the community through volunteering and her work in the philanthropic sector. 
          • 24:35 - This week's Winnipeg Impact Maker, 4th Line Pub and Grill, is raising funds in support of the Ab McDonald Foundation.
          • 32:23 - And highlights from this week's Because & Effect podcast with Clare MacKay, VP, Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director of The Forks Foundation. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

            BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


            42 min
          • Supporting our community For Good. Forever.

            On a special live episode in conjunction with CJNU's Pledge Weekend, we're joined by staff of The Winnipeg Foundation to highlight some community projects supported through The Foundation and learn more about The Foundation's Legacy Circle program. CJNU Station Manager Adam Glynn also joins BeCause & Effect host Nolan Bicknell to talk about the station's partnership with The Foundation.

             

            BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


            41 min
          • Keeping seniors active and connected
            • 1:47 - Foundation Feature (Health, Wellness and Recreation): Manitoba Hindu Seniors' Meet, Eat and Greet program keeps seniors active.
            • 16:30 - Everything Chocolate raises funds for the Canadian Cancer Society
            • 26:53 - This week's Winnipeg Impact Maker Amanda Burg, Trainer for Brickhouse Gym, deadlifts for cancer in a fun and festive way this Halloween season.
            • 36:17 - And highlights from this week's Because & Effect podcast with Joy Loewen, Acting Executive Director of the National Screen Institute. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

              BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


              46 min
            • Building a place for gathering and learning
              • 2:24 - Foundation Feature (Environment and Animal Welfare): Learn about the Indigenous People's Garden, one of the features of Canada's Diversity Gardens at Assiniboine Park.
              • 12:20 - Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre cares for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife in Manitoba.
              • 25:07 - This week's Winnipeg Impact Maker, Jennifer Laferriere, is helping cats and kittens find new homes through a cat cafe.
              • 31:52 - And highlights from this week's Because & Effect podcast with Dayna Spiring, President and CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

                BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


                43 min
              • Promoting healing and empowerment through art
                • 2:26 - Foundation Feature (Health, Wellness and Recreation): Artbeat Studio helps people with mental health issues on their journey of healing through art.
                • 17:49 - This week's Winnipeg Impact Makers Bernadette Feakes and Sherri Boyce are hosting the 2nd Annual Balanced Life Experience Wellness Conference and Expo to benefit local charities..
                • 28:02 - And highlights from this week's Because & Effect podcast with Chef Ben Kramer. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

                  BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


                  44 min
                • Exploring reconciliation through theatre
                  • 2:34 - Foundation Feature (Arts, Culture and Heritage): Award-winning playwright Ian Ross joins us to discuss Prairie Theatre Exchange's upcoming production of his play, The Third Colour.
                  • 15:24 - Neurosurgeon scientist Dr. Demetre Serletis joins us talk about his presentation at Music and the Mind and the effects music can have on the brain.
                  • 29:25 - This week's Winnipeg Impact Makers Janine Tougas and Darci Adam work to increase access to education in holistic and expressive arts therapy through a game with archetypes.
                  • 44:01 - And highlights from this week's Because & Effect podcast with Tara Birtwhistle, Associate Artistic Director at Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Listen to the full episode and subscribe for a new episode each week.

                    BeCause Radio is produced by The Winnipeg Foundation in partnership with 93.7 CJNU-FM. Subscribe to the podcast or listen to more episodes at becauseradio.org.


                    52 min

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                  The Winnipeg Foundation's weekly radio program, where hosts Robert Zirk and Sonny Primolo speak with people and organizations who are working together to make Winnipeg better.